Stan Musial led the National League in batting average seven times and in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and hits six times each.
He won the National League Most Valuable Player award in 1943,1946, and 1948, and
in 1957, received Sports Illustrated magazine's "Sportsman of the Year" award.
Musial is also known as the consummate gentleman. Playing in 3,026 games over the span of his career he was never once ejected from a game.
He is one of only two players to hit five home runs in one day, (did it during double header)
Musial was known for his great consistency. He batted .336 at home and .326 on the road. Musial had 1,815 hits at home, and 1,815 on the road. He batted .340 in day games and .320 at night.
Post-Season Appearances
1942 World Series
1943 World Series
1944 World Series
1946 World Series
Awards and Honors
1943 NL MVP
1946 NL MVP
1948 NL MVP
Milestones
June 3, 1955: 300th HR...
May 13, 1958: 3000th Hit... The hit was a pinch-hit double off of Moe Drabowsky.
- Stan Musial led the National League in batting average seven times and in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and hits six times each.
- He won the National League Most Valuable Player award in 1943,1946, and 1948, and
- in 1957, received Sports Illustrated magazine's "Sportsman of the Year" award.
- Musial is also known as the consummate gentleman. Playing in 3,026 games over the span of his career he was never once ejected from a game.
- He is one of only two players to hit five home runs in one day, (did it during double header)
- Musial was known for his great consistency. He batted .336 at home and .326 on the road. Musial had 1,815 hits at home, and 1,815 on the road. He batted .340 in day games and .320 at night.
Post-Season AppearancesAwards and Honors
Milestones
Batting Feats